Aide - Cafeteria
Description
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Incarnate Word Catholic School is seeking caring, dependable, and faith-filled individuals to serve as Cafeteria Aides during the school lunch period. The Cafeteria Aide supports teachers and staff in providing a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for students during lunch and recess. This role is essential in helping students develop positive social skills, practice respectful behavior, and enjoy a structured and enjoyable lunchtime experience that reflects the mission and values of Catholic education.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., during the school year
Job Responsibilities
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Assist teachers and staff with the care, supervision, and safety of students during lunch and recess.
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Monitor student behavior and encourage respectful interactions, good manners, and positive social skills.
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Help maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming cafeteria and playground environment.
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Support students in following school expectations, lunchtime procedures, and recess rules.
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Assist students as needed with lunchtime routines and transitions between the cafeteria, playground, and classroom.
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Encourage positive play, cooperation, and inclusion among students during recess.
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Communicate student concerns, safety issues, or behavioral incidents to the appropriate teacher or school staff member.
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Follow all school policies and procedures related to student supervision, safety, and emergency response.
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Model kindness, patience, respect, and Catholic values in all interactions with students and staff.
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support the school community.
Job Requirements
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A caring, patient, and positive attitude when working with children.
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Ability to supervise and interact effectively with students in a school setting.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Dependable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
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Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and follow school policies and procedures.
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Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
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Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.